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I just purchased my motor mounts, JTR plates and spacers. I am hoping to get some more current feed back(since this post is 5 years old) on which way is best to bolt them all together. Some pros and cons to motor mount to set back plate to spacer to motor vs motor mount to spacer to set back plate to motor would be appreciated. I know either way will work but I am just hoping to see what most everyone else has done. Thanks

The center of the hole closest to the firewall is 20" from the firewall. I have seen a few people say 19-3/4 but mine is 20". Just take that measurement before you remove.

I am glad you asked, I wasn't sure either!

I know this is an old post but after days of searching for the same info I still cant find an answer to this question. As stated above, the center of the hole on the frame rail / cross member mount location is 2.5 inches from the inside of the frame rail. That means if I use 2.5 wide square metal tubing the hole will be penetrating the outside edge of the tubing. Does this mean I have to use something wider than 2.5? move the rail outward? or weld some type of plate / angle iron to the outside rail?

Any decisions yet? sorry I don't have the advise you seek but i'd like to see what route you take.

I don't mean to hijack your thread but I have a question I have been searching for, for hours. This is the closest thread I could find to answering my question.Is the bottom side of the frame rail level with the rocker or is it lower? If lower, how much? Thanks

Thanks johnc, ThreeDeadZs and RebekahsZ! You guys gave me all the advice I need to continue rebuilding and upgrading my stock suspension.

I don't mean to hijack an old thread but I am looking for an answer to a very similar question. I have searched this site and the web for someone doing a complete 240z body/full frame swap with no luck. I am only researching this because my body man (owns and builds old skool rat rods for a living) put the idea in my head. He seems to think it can be done with the right frame. I have done some research and have found that a Chevy S10 is only a few inches wider and a little over a foot longer than a 240Z. The frame could easily be cut down to get the wheelbase correct and the width I don't think would be enough to cause problems. Especially since I am going to be installing a V8 and if I went this route would want to install a narrowed rearend anyway. My question is, why don't I see anyone attempting this? is it weight? or just a bad idea? One reason I would consider this is because I have owned and built two V8 S-10's and they were pretty easy swaps and a blast to drive. Another reason is because I believe doing this would give me a stronger chassis and also updated suspension and brakes. I also have access to numerous S-10's as a buddy of mine has a towing/wrecking yard. I am looking to build a fun, reliable, cruise night/weekend cruiser. My 240Z is currently completely apart. I just had the body sandblasted and am currently doing rust repair. My floors are completely cut out as well as the frame rails. This is the time that I need to make a decision on what direction I am going. Another thing to keep in mind, I have a 280Z parts car with complete suspension including the R200 rear. So, basically I am ready to go in either direction. Let me know your thoughts, Thanks.